Quote by Mark Twain

Duties are not performed for duty's sake, but because their neglect would make the man uncomfortable. A man performs but one duty --the duty of contenting his spirit, the duty of making himself agreeable to himself.

Duties are not performed for duty's sake, but because their

Summary

This quote suggests that fulfilling one's duties is not solely motivated by a sense of obligation, but rather by the desire to avoid personal discomfort. The quote further contends that the ultimate duty of a person is to find contentment within oneself and strive to be pleasing to oneself. In other words, one's actions and responsibilities should be carried out not just for the sake of duty, but to bring personal satisfaction and inner harmony.

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By Mark Twain

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